855 Old Tai Tapu Road Historic Residence in Charming Village Setting

Available PropertyFiles:

  • Code Compliance - New Woodburner.pdf
  • EQC Info - CLM-2010-142562 - 855 Old Tai Tapu Road.pdf
  • Electrical Compliance Certificate.pdf
  • Gas Compliance Certificate.pdf
  • Historical Facts & Photos.pdf
  • LLUR Property Statement.pdf
  • Managed Site Information.pdf
  • Multi Offer Form.pdf
  • Proposed Subdivison Layout.pdf
  • REA Sale-and-purchase-agreement-guide 2022.pdf
  • REINZ S&P Contract (blank).pdf
  • Rental Assessment.pdf
  • Technical Category 3 Information.pdf
  • Title - 855 Old Tai Tapu Rd.pdf
  • Underlying LIM.pdf

Property Description

Presenting a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of local history & enter the exclusive Tai Tapu property market! The former 'C.M. Sucklings Store' in Tai Tapu was constructed in 1896 & has been an integral part of the local community in many forms since its inception. Proudly presented for sale as a large family home, this character property offers buyers the chance to invest in this piece of Tai Tapu's history with the freedom to create a truly unique home in this premium location.

There is ample room for families to spread out & enjoy, with five bedrooms & three living areas (or four bedrooms & four living areas) plus updated bathroom. Recent enhancements allow the home to be comfortably lived in while you further enhance to your own tastes if desired. These include a new gas hot water system, partial rewiring, upgraded kitchen, new flooring plus repainted interior & exterior. Outside, the 700sqm (approx.) section has sufficient off-street parking for cars, boats, campervans, etc. & is a blank canvas that can be designed to suit your requirements.

Radiating all the historic charm & enduring beauty of yesteryear, this property is nestled in an idyllic setting just across the road from Tai Tapu's Heritage Listed & picturesque Public Library, St Pauls Anglican Church & the popular Riverside walkway. The property is also just a short stroll to Tai Tapu school, popular eateries, Tai Tapu's renowned 18-hole golf course, community centre & domain.

Situated only 6km from both Lincoln & Halswell yet enjoying all that this quiet village lifestyle offers, astute purchasers will see its fantastic potential.

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Contact Emma Langton-George

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd

Licensed (REAA 2008)

03 347 9988   027 555 0568   emma.langton-george@raywhite.com   All Listings

With over 15 years in Real Estate, Emma has achieved sales in excess of $100,000,000. In a highly competitive field, her dedicated and honest approach and her professional abilities have made the difference. Emma’s success lies in a combination of working with both vendors and purchasers to find out their needs and expectations so she can deliver the maximum benefits for both sides.

As a co-owner of Ray White Town & Lifestyle with Brendon ‘Big Red’ Shefford and Caine Hopcroft plus offices in Rolleston, West Melton, Lincoln and Prebbleton, they cover the Selwyn and Christchurch areas. Emma and her colleagues have been recognised for many outstanding achievements in sales and service within the Ray White Group and she is very proud to be a part of this award-winning management team.


Contact Brendan Shefford

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd

03 347 9988   027 224 4733   brendan.shefford   All Listings

Big Red, owner of the Ray White Town & Lifestyle group and Red Chili Property Management, Selwyns largest locally owned and operated real estate company, with offices in Rolleston, West Melton, Lincoln & Prebbleton, along with Red Chilli Property Management employs over 50 people, all from the local area.

After 8 years in the NZ Army, completing tours in Afghanistan & East Timor, he changed direction, completed his real estate qualifications, and joined Ray White in 2007. Through good old fashioned hard work consistently prospecting, networking and building relationships he quickly became a trusted and most respected household name. Specialising in residential, rural, lifestyle and new development, he definitely knows how to achieve the very best results from every opportunity for his clients.

Being awarded the prestigious CEO cup at the Ray White National Awards in 2020 was an outstanding achievement and a career highlight for a man who works tirelessly for both clients and customers to ensure they refer, recommend and return when they need real estate. He acknowledges, understands and appreciates the full support of his network and is proud of every single member of his organisation who help make achievements like this possible.

Understanding the importance of community, Big Red makes sure that Ray White is behind many local events and fund-raising initiatives. You will often find him behind the BBQ at the rugby, school fetes, fundraisers and charity events.

With the little spare time he gets he enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah and their two children – Nathan & Angela. Watching the kids grow and achieve and helping shape them into polite, respectful and driven adults is extremely important to him. Other pastimes include golf, fishing, gardening, cooking with smoke and engineering.